**About Citi** Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition (http://www.citigroup.com/citi/about/mission-and-value-proposition.html) explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards (http://www.citigroup.com/citi/about/leadership-standards.html) explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. 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This position is within Qualitative Model Validation team, which is part of the Model Risk Management (MRM) group within the Risk organization. The Qualitative Model Validation team is a newly established function, which is responsible for reviewing and assessing qualitative models as part of Citi’s Model Risk Management framework. The main objectives are to ensure that qualitative models are used appropriately by the business and that model users are aware of the models’ limitations and weaknesses that should be mitigated by compensating controls. A Qualitative Model is based upon key assumptions which are primarily qualitative, e.g., based on expert judgment or other qualitative evidence. **Key Activities include:** + Performing independent validation of qualitative models across the firm, in line with the Citi Model Risk Management Policy and procedures. This includes: + Critically reviewing the appropriateness of a Qualitative Model versus alternative quantitative approach with respect to the modeling objective and the available model development data + Producing high value models validation reports, including highlighting risks and limitations of the model. + Evaluating testing approach and results for individual models in accordance with MRM guidance + Assessing the ongoing performance monitoring of the models + Contributing to regulatory and internal audit related responses + Collaborating with other teams within Risk and the Business regarding qualitative models to facilitate compliance with our policies, procedures, and guidance. + Performing complex analyses of comparative data, preparing and presenting reports and other meeting materials to MRM senior management. + Working with the MRM Governance and Inventory teams to design, develop, deliver and maintain best-in-class qualitative model validation process standards, guidance, practices, templates, and other documentation **Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in Finance or Economics, or quantitative discipline (statistics, quantitative finance, econometrics) + 5+ years of experience / knowledge of Banking, Treasury, Finance / Risk management preferred + Demonstrate excellent partnership and teamwork skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Good analytic, creative thinking and problem solving abilities + Adept and meticulous at analysis and documentation + Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and committed to deliver under tight deadlines + Knowledge of financial markets and products + Qualitative or quantitative model risk management experience is a plus + Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge of SAS or R language would be a plus. + Solid knowledge of time series analysis, statistics and econometrics would be highly advantageous. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Risk Analytics, Modeling, and Validation ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location:** Irving Texas United States ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:** $125,760.00 - $188,640.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. 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